My New Hairstyle Lookbook January 2014 - Celebrity Stylist

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you are all having an 'O for Awesome' weekend (if you're from New Zealand (aka you are a kiwi) you'll know this saying).

As promised here is a vlog (video blog) of my new hairstyle! I thought I would start the year off with a bang (no pun intended) and get something very different from what I had. 

I absolutely love the cut and colour, and wish I had got a fringe (bangs) sooner! This might actually be my favourite hairstyle that I have ever had in my life, and I am so excited to play around with it and try out different styles. 

The woman who cut my hair has been a stylist for over 30 years and for over half of that time she worked on movie and television sets, including one of the X-Men movies. I am so lucky that I found her, and I can totally tell that she has cut, coloured, and styled hair for many celebrities; she is amazing!

I randomly found her by my transit travels. I have been on transit a few times and passed her salon, and was drawn to her front window because of the warm glow from inside (it turns out she has a salt crystal lamp in her window). I quickly made a note on my iPhone of the salon name, checked her photographs out on Facebook, and the rest is history!

Not only is she an A Plus stylist, but she is also lovely. I instantly connected with her and by the time we were done I gave her a big hug good-bye. It's so nice to meet fabulous new people, especially when you live in a big city. Sometimes it feels like everyone is grumpy, or has no time for eye contact or a smile, so I take these moments and savour them. 

I am going to be making more short videos like this one, but I will also continue to make the longer ones as well. I wanted to offer something for those of you who don't want to hear me ramble on for 20 minutes :) . I think it’s good to mix it up!

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Nelly Bellie YouTube Channel

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Ask Nelly Bellie – Episode 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBwT6ynj3ZA

What I Got For Christmas 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9x3GctebCY

Christmas Giveaway Contest 2013 OPEN -- closes January 10, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qApiaUOR5jE

Yes! We Shall Make Shepherd's Pie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZVyW4g4xNE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUWqW8pYITGp3B8zekTb5t3A

Christmas Party Outfit. Which Dress Should I Wear?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ10biE1YYg&list=UUWqW8pYITGp3B8zekTb5t3A

Nelly Bellie : Christmas Haul & Puppy Treats

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOuYCiCZd0Q&list=UUWqW8pYITGp3B8zekTb5t3A

Welcome to Nelly Bellie

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MY NEW HAIRSTYLE SNEAK PEAK

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Final Day to Enter : Fridays : First Thoughts on The Bachelor : Food : Fashion : Fur-daughter @ Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

FINAL DAY TO ENTER: Make sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, follow me on BlogLovin and Twitter, and to "Like" me on Facebook because today is your last chance to win my Nelly Bellie Christmas Holiday 2013 Contest! You also need to post 2 answers below my YouTube video, both questions can be found in my video (link above). This contest is open to anyone (it is international). Don't forget today is the LAST day to enter. Good luck!

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FRIDAYS: Congratulations to those of you who made it through your first week back to work / school / etc! Once today is over it's time to relax and enjoy the weekend. What is everyone up to this weekend? 

I MUST get to the gym this weekend because it's time to get super healthy. I am still a bit sick, but I plan on kicking this bug to the curb for good. 

I think the best part of this week for me was a celebrity sighting. I saw David Sutcliffe walking down the street. I have to say that he looks even better in person (and he had some great scruff going on)!

FIRST THOUGHTS ON THE BACHELOR (JUAN PABLO): If you haven't read my other blog, then click here to find out what my sister and I are going to be doing across the nation. Also, please join in and leave your Bachelor comments below!

1st EPISODE THOUGHTS 

VICTORIA'S THOUGHTS (ME)

• So, I already have my favourite bachelorette. I really like Renee! She is a single mum, athletic (like Juan Pablo), and seems very down to earth, so far. Fingers crossed that my instincts are right on this one. 
• Andi (the prosecutor) seems a bit too tough for me, like she has a few walls up!
• I can't remember her name, but she got voted off and she is a massage therapist. I'm glad she got voted off, because boy did she seem a bit "off" and the things that she said really didn't make any sense. For instance, she said that the men she has dated didn't like massages. Come on! Who doesn't like massages, especially from someone who's trained to give them? My guess is that they just didn't like them from her, because she was creeping them out while giving them!
• Nikki (paediatric nurse) seems very down to earth, girl next door, young, and normal. I also like her. 
• Lauren H. Wayyyyyyy too soon to be dating and definitely way to soon to be on The Bachelor! Harsh break-up story, and I feel sorry for her but she definitely needs more time to deal with her past. I wrote those thoughts before he voted her off, so I think Juan and I are on the same thought train on this one. :)
• Valerie seems very competitive, and I think she's going to cause a lot of trouble for the other girls. She also said that she's pretty! You don't need to say your pretty if you're pretty, no no no (My thoughts before she got voted off. Again Juan Pablo and I are on the same page!).
• Lacy seems very sweet, caring, and down to earth (sadly she got voted off).
• Clare (32, part Mexican, father sadly died of brain cancer and made DVD for her future husband). First off, let me say that I definitely teared up when I heard her talking about her dad, and I can't imagine going through that. However... I'm not sure that she's the right girl from Juan. Something just didn't feel right to me.
• And last but not least... VICTORIA. Now you would think I would love her, just because I get to hear Juan Pablo say my name. That tiny moment was nice, BUT there can only be Juan Victoria! hehe

SISTA K's THOUGHTS

• Kat...Kylie...ouch! 
• Crying girl told him that because she was going to be a stepmother to someones child, that meant she was a match with him...could see him shrinking in his chair!!

FOOD: I have made three delicious meals this past week, that I definitely want to share with you. I am going to make a vlog or two for a couple of them, but here is my 'Nelly Bellie Easy Peasy Chicken Taco' recipe. This is a great recipe if you come home from work or school and you don't feel like cooking. It's fast, easy, and delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground chicken (I like to use chicken but you can use any meat that you like)
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 3 large tomatoes (or 6 smaller tomatoes)
• Tomato Paste (about 1 tablespoon)
• Taco seasoning (you can also make your own - healthier but more time consuming)
• Cheddar cheese
• Low Fat Sour Cream
• 1 Avocado
• Handful of Cilantro
• 1 Cup of Iceberg Lettuce
• Olive oil (about 1 tablespoon)
• Hard taco shells (most boxes come with about 10 to 12)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat frying pan, and then add olive oil. Add chopped onion, and finely chopped or grated garlic to pan. Cook until golden brown but not burnt.

Add ground chicken and taco seasoning. If you are using package taco seasoning, I like to use about half of what they recommend. I find it far too salty otherwise. Also, add tomato paste. Mix it all together in the pan.

In between mixing and stirring your meat, grate your cheese, and chop your tomatoes, cilantro, and lettuce. Turn your avocado into a nice guacamole, and add about half of the chopped tomatoes, and all of the cilantro to your guacamole.

Once your meat is thoroughly cooked, add a few of the chopped tomatoes to the meat, so that they get nice and warm (I always recommend a quick taste sample here. Add a bit more tomato paste, or seasoning if needed).

Now you're ready to eat. Grab a taco shell, add some of the meat mixture, top with a bit of cheddar cheese (so it melts in), add a bit of iceberg lettuce, and top with the guacamole and sour cream (and add a bit more grated cheese if you're a cheesaholic like me). Or build your taco how you like it! Bon Appétit!

FASHION: I thought it would be fun to showcase some Canadian fashion this week! I don't think we get enough recognition, and we have some amazing talent in this country! These are a few of my favourite designers this week:

• Jason Matlo is a Vancouver based fashion designer, and I really wanted to share his work with you. I love looking at Spring / Summer 2014 collections when the weather is cold and dull (it's nice to dream of sunshine and warmer temperatures). I have to say Jason has some amazing designs, and I am really loving #03 on this page (click here). I love bright, fun clothing, and I think he has done a great job at complementing his choice of colours. I would love to own this piece!

• Joeffer Caoc is a Toronto based fashion designer, and while his Spring / Summer 2014 collection is not up yet, I am really loving the simplicity, yet edginess to his pieces. Take a look at his Autumn 2013 collection and see for yourself.

• If you are looking for a unique and stunning wedding dress, I highly recommend looking at Anya Dionne's website. Anya Dionne is based in Calgary and her website says that it takes about 3 months to get your dress completed. Take a look at her "Couture Gallery 2014" link. I am absolutely in love with her dresses.

FUR-DAUGHTER: Nelly Bellie has managed to destroy all of her Christmas toys, however it's really not her fault since they all seem to be so poorly made! I got her two more toys (three dollars each from HomeSense), but this time I made sure that they didn't look like stuffed animals. I highly recommend sticking to kong's, tug ropes, and the other more durable looking toys. They aren't as cutsie, but they last a whole lot longer! If you guys know of any good toys (that don't break the bank) let me know! 

I also found a great little red waterproof dog coat type thingamabob. I refuse to pay forty dollars for a dog coat, so I kept checking HomeSense and finally found one for $12.99 by OutBack Jack (they are regularly $20 plus tax). The great thing about this jacket (click here to see their website) is that it has adjustable Velcro straps. Perfect for Nelly Bellie since she is still growing. We have also been experiencing -40C weather (no exaggeration) so it was perfect timing! We are back up to plus 1 today though, so hopefully that cold snap is over!

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Nelly Bellie watching The Bachelor. I think she has a crush on Juan Pablo!

Nelly Bellie's new waterproof coat. Looking good!

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Fridays : Finals : Food : Festivities : Fashion : Fur-daughter @ Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Fridays: 5 more sleeps until Christmas! Yayyyyyyyy

Finals: So turns out I did very well on my final exams and my overall course marks. I'm going to have a "pat my own back" moment because I honestly have never had such good marks. I ended up getting 82, 92, 93, and 96 for my final marks! Woot woot! Next semester (starting in January) I will only be going to school part time so that I can work at the same time. I'm looking forward to a little more balance in my life, and some casholla in my pocket.

Food: I made a delicious shrimp pesto pasta recipe last week, and also found a new way to make carrots (like a carrot mash). I will either post these recipes in an upcoming blog or possibly video them for you. Stay tuned.

Festivities: This week-end is low key for us. Last minute Christmas shopping, a haircut for Chris, and I definitely want to watch my favourite movie in the world, Love Actually. Last week-end we had a huge family Christmas get together with Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousins, etc, (it's so nice to have a new big family) so it is definitely time to take a little rest before the festivities start again this week!

Fashion: These are a few of my favourite things this week, and things that I am really hoping Father Christmas will be bringing me :) :) :) : 

• If you haven't heard of Sigma (cosmetics) then you are probably living under a rock. JK. Their make-up is the bomb diggity, and their brushes are ah-may-zing (I'm hoping Santa is bringing me some). They are on the pricier side, but worth spending the extra cash on because they last a long time, and make a huge difference to your make-up look: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/46.htm

• I'm sure a lot of you have heard about Urban Decay's new eye shadow palette Naked3. I have seen a lot of blogs and vlogs about this palette, and it is definitely getting rave reviews. Most of the shades are very pigmented, and the colours are very usable for every day looks, but can also be jazzed up. I highly recommend splurging for this palette, or any of their other palettes: http://www.sephora.com/naked3-P384099?om_mmc=esv103465-GG&om_kwpur=344024656&ppc_crid=30983892857&country_switch=ca&site=ca_search&esvcid=S1387596902_ADOGOe_AGI4055347_CRE30983892857_TID344024656_DVCc_RFDd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jYQ%3d%3d_RAWdXJiYW4lMjBkZWNheSUyMG5ha2VkJTIwMw%3d%3d

• I am absolutely in love with this dress (link below) from Next UK. I think it is stunning, and would be such a conversation piece at any holiday party. I showed this to someone and they said you would need to have a rockin' body to pull this off, but I disagree. Everyone should feel confident in their own skin, and we need to stop thinking that dresses like this are only for women who can wear a size 2. Confidence is sexy no matter what size or shape you are, and if you are confident then you should definitely buy this dress: http://www.next.co.uk/g4916s1#888319g49

Fur-daughter: I have picked up 3 new puppy toys for Nelly's Christmas stocking, and weirdly they are all in the same colour palette. I bought them completely separately and it looks like I purposely wanted all her toys to match… hehe. Three sleeps and Nelly is 7 months old! I can't believe she is now approaching 1 ….. it's sad looking back on all her first puppy pictures. She used to be the size of my running shoe (actually maybe smaller, I have big feet!).

For Tomorrow: Make sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, follow me on BlogLovin and Twitter, and to "Like" me on Facebook - because tomorrow you will have a chance to win my Nelly Bellie Christmas Holiday 2013 Contest. 

I will let you guys know once the video is up so you can see what you will win, and for specific instructions on how to enter the contest (you will need to post 2 answers below my YouTube video - both questions will be given tomorrow). This contest is open to anyone (it is international) and you can enter as many times as you like. Feel free to pass this on to friends, family, etc. This contest opens once my video goes up. Good luck!

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Fridays : Finals : Food : Festivities : Fashion : Fur-daughter @ Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Fridays: Tis the weekend to be jolly fa la la la laaaa la la la la.

Finals: My final exams are over and out. Not sure how I did. Is it just me or when you think you've done great you do terrible, and when you think you've done bad you do great, and when you think you've done bad you do bad, and when you think you've done great you do great? In other words, are your instincts every right about exams?

Food: I made some delicious shepherd's pie a few nights ago (which has lasted us until lunch today)! I am going to be putting up a vlog which will be a musical video (no talking) where you will make this delicious feast with me. Don't worry, I will put the recipe below the video in the description. Deee-li-cious!

Festivities: This weekend we are hosting our annual ugly Christmas sweater party. Get ready for some fabulous pics, and possibly some video (if our guests agree… don't worry, if they don't we'll just have to feed them extra alcohol).

Fashion: These are a few of my favourite things this week: 1. http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=86674&vid=1&pid=748294033 (in Egyptian turquoise) 2. http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/new-york-minuet-dress (so gorgeous!) and 3. http://www.lightinthebox.com/yyj-christmas-gorgeous-jumpsuit-set-with-belt_p922324.html (tee hee)

Fur-daughter: Nelly is loving the selection of dog toys at HomeSense (slash Winners). Great value and great quality. This is her recent toy that she got tonight http://www.rosewoodpet.com/catalogue/detail.aspx?pid=45884&gid=42506&pg=EzU7GN0XFruSnbtxg%2fpoiSC466puG%2fON (sadly we had to send her lamb to the slaughter house). Her tip is skip the pet stores and head to HomeSense for all your Christmas gifts for Nelly Bellie (contact me if you need her address).

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Tuesday's Treats & Truths Part II - Nelly Bellie

Happy Tuesday Nelly Bellier's!

I thought I would continue on with the list of 50 questions. If you don't remember last weeks answers here is the link http://nellybellie.blogspot.ca/2013/11/tuesdays-treats-truths_26.html.

What are some of your answers? Post your answers in the comments area below this blog.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? 
Nothing at all - just the sounds of the cars going by outside and some birds tweet tweeting. 

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? 
Robin Egg Blue

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? 
Bacon cooking, fresh flowers, grass scent candles, apple crumble. 

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? 
My mum. :) (interestingly to complain about the price of Marmite at the Brit Store (import store) - $20 for one squeeze bottle of Marmite - I don't think so!)

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE? 
Beach house. 

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? 
Rugby (but only the New Zealand All Blacks).

27. HAIR COLOR? 
Dark blonde with lighter blonde highlights. 

28. EYE COLOR? 
Brown.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? 
No, but I do sometimes wear glasses for distance.

30. FAVORITE FOOD? 
Anything that involves meat.

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? 
Definitely Happy Endings. My boyfriend loves scary movies and I can't stand them because I am a chicken.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? 
Flight (it was actually better than I thought it would be).

33. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? 
Navy.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? 
Summer (however Fall / Autumn is my favourite).

35. HUGS OR KISSES? 
Depends on who is giving me one (or visa versa). Let's go with hugs.

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? 
Raspberry Pie or Creme Brûlée with raspberries in it. YUMMMMMMMMM

37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO? 
Cardio (why isn't yoga an option?)

38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION? 
Computer with the TV on in the background, but if I have to pick one I'm going with computer because they can now function as tv's as well. 

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? 
Sadly just textbooks for school.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? 
Don't have a mouse pad. 

42. FAVORITE SOUND? 
Waves at a beach or the birds in New Zealand.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? 
The Beatles (we did name our dog after one of their songs…)

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? 
New Zealand (lived there for almost 2 years).

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? 
I can touch my nose to my lip without using my hands.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 
England (Ipswich).

47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW? 
Canada.

48. WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR HOUSE? 
Boring white apartment - we aren't going to paint until we move somewhere else.

49. WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR CAR? 
I don't have one but my boyfriend's truck is grey.

50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS? 
Love love love it.

Some more treats for you…

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Christmas Party Update & Monday Non-Blues

Hello Nelly Belliers,

Thank you so much to everyone who voted on my Christmas dress and hair style. Dress #3 and Dress #4 were neck in neck for a while, but Dress #3 won in the end (and so did wearing my hair down). 

We had a FABULOUS time and we ended up making some great new friends. Do you ever think "wow, can the universe can hear me?". It's not always easy being so far from most of my family and some of my closest friends, and it's not always easy to make new friends… well not only did the universe deliver some amazing people to us this weekend, but I also ended meeting a Spanish couple who are further away from home than me! I ended up having a great conversation with them, and discovered that there are people in the universe who have much bigger distance issues than me (it's always great to get a new perspective on things). I couldn't believe how happy it made them when we asked them to come for dinner some time, and the wife of the Spanish couple almost cried when I gave her a hug.

My wish for today is that you reach out to someone or give someone a random hug - it goes along way and sometimes I think we forget that little things can have a huge impact!

Here are some pics from the night of the party….

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Christmas Party Outfit - Which Dress Should I Wear Tomorrow Night? VOTING HAS CLOSED

Christmas Party Outfit - Which Dress Should I Wear? VOTING HAS CLOSED
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I am going to a Christmas Party tomorrow night (voting has closed - click here to see the results) and I need your help on which dress I should wear. I will show you four outfits and all you have to do is vote in the comments area below the YouTube video or this blog page. Also let me know if you think I should wear my hair up or down.

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Yesterday's Nelly Bellie Video "Christmas Haul & Puppy Treats" 
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Nelly Bellie :: Christmas Haul & Puppy Treats Video & a Nelly Bellie update

Hello Nelly Belliers,

Video #2 is up - Nelly Bellie :: Christmas Haul & Puppy Treats (click here or the image below)

My initial thoughts about starting this blog….

Starting this blog / vlog has been one of the best decisions I have made. Not only do I love working on my blogs and videos, but I am also learning a heck of a lot! 

Unless you've done a blog before, I think you are probably sitting there going "this looks so easy", and "this won't take much time at all". Not true. 

I too didn't understand the amount of work that goes in to posting all over social media (including trying to remember the passwords you have created for each site), writing posts, taking photographs, and of course shooting and editing video. Did I get everything? 

I have also discovered how important your camera choice is and that lighting can be a pain in the you know what. I keep apologizing for the quality of my videos (only 2 so far), but when you look at other blogger YouTube channels, you discover how high the video calibre is out in the online universe. Anyway, I am getting a new camera yahooooo, and I should hopefully have it by next week (fingers and toes crossed). What camera do you guys use in the blogging world?

Update about Nelly Bellie….

Poor Nelly Bellie got spayed yesterday. She came home rather groggy and sore, and we didn't get much sleep last night, but she seems to be doing a bit better today. She hates her cone that she has to wear around her neck (when we aren't around), but hey if you had to wear a cone around your neck and walk on all-fours all day, I think you would hate it too (you think by now that vets would have found an alternative option). Other than the cone all is going well. She is sleeping a lot and she is still food obsessed (that's our Nelly).


Here are some quick tips about spaying your puppy:

• before your puppy can be spayed your vet will need to do a complete blood work check to make sure they are nice and healthy
• when should your puppy be spayed? There are lots of different opinions out there, so I would recommend finding a really good vet (we found ours because of a family referral, it's always great to use a vet that someone close to you can recommend). Once you find the right vet, they will be able to make the right recommendation. I would also recommend asking family and friends what they did.
• are the myths true? Some vets will tell you that your puppy will put on weight after being spayed, and other bits and bobs. Good old Cesar Millan says that a lot of these myths are not true. Here is the link, but again, I would recommend doing your research:: http://www.cesarsway.com/tips/basics/spay-and-neuter-myths

What tips do you have? Or what was your experience?

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My First YouTube Video on Nelly Bellie

Happy Wednesday Nelly Bellier's!

I'm excited to share that I have put up my first YouTube video. This is just a little intro blog showing some of Nelly Bellie's cutest or funniest moments. It's short and sweet, and the quality isn't fib fab (I'm working on getting a new camera so please keep this in mind). 

I will be posting a lot of different videos in the future (reviews, treats and truths, bits and bobs about my life, etc), and coming soon I will be putting up some excellent holiday treats. If you have anything you would like to see (let's keep this appropriate please), then post a comment below or send me an email.

HERE IS THE VIDEO. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND 'LIKE' IF YOU ENJOYED IT. CHEERS! 

Ok - I have a had a few questions on how to comment, like, etc… so here's some quick tips: in case you are new to the online world, when you watch the video on my YouTube Channel you can click the thumbs up right below the video to "LIKE" it. Also, if you want to leave a comment on one of my blogs you have to go to the actual blog page for that post, not the home page (i.e. http://nellybellie.blogspot.ca/2013/11/happy-wednesday-nelly-belliers-im.html)

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Welcome to Nelly Bellie

Hello Nelly Belliers!

Welcome to Nelly Bellie! A blog inspired by my Westie puppy Nelly (Nelly Bellie), turning the big 3-5, and taking life by the balls!

Nelly came into our lives in July of this year (she just turned 6 months two days ago - Happy Birthday Nelly!) and I want to share my experiences of having a new puppy (the good, the bad, and the ugly… very little bad, very little ugly, but I believe in full honesty!). Along the way I will also be reviewing dog products (with the help of Nelly of course) and posting some cutsie YouTube videos (Vlogs) for you to enjoy, because let's face it, she's the cutest puppy in the world.

I also recently just turned 25+10 (Nelly and I have the same birthday... well other than the year :) ) and I want to really get into life at 35, and offer some realness out there. Again, there are good and great things about being 35, and for me, some not bad things..... but real things that I would like to share.

I am also a lover of fashion, beauty, food, travel, yoga, writing, anything British (since I'm a half Brit -  born in England), music, and more... so I will be including lots of great information, reviews, experiences, etc on "all of my favourite things" and letting you in some zing zangs about my life (such as my amazing boyfriend who I live with and love with all my heart).

This is my VERY first blog in my whole life (could this be the start of something big?), so please feel free to let me know what you like, love, or dislike (but remember Nelly will also be reading your messages, so please be kind to her little puppy ears). 

If you would like me to review a product, or if you have any business enquiries, or…………. if you have any suggestions of what you would like to see, email me at mynellybellie@gmail.com

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A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. ~ Josh Billings